What is the cheapest way to get from Metz to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Metz to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Metz to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Metz to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 5h 59m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Metz and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Metz to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Metz and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Metz to La Rochelle?

The distance between Metz and La Rochelle is 784 km. The road distance is 747 km.

How do I travel from Metz to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Metz to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 59m and costs €110 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Metz to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Metz to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metz to La Rochelle bus from?

Metz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Metz station.

Train or bus from Metz to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Metz to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 5h 59m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Metz to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Metz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Can I drive from Metz to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Metz to La Rochelle is 747 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Metz to La Rochelle.

How do I get a bus ticket from Metz to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2619+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Metz to La Rochelle - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Metz to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
5h 59m
€116–288
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Metz to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N215 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 50m
€51–95
Drive 747 km
1. Drive from Metz to La Rochellecar 747 km
8h
€117–169
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 38m
€95–376
Train
1. Take the train from Lorraine TGV to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 061A
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 54m
€128–293
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LUX - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
10h 24m
€91–339
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LUX - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 36m
€109–324
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 40m
€88–331
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 32m
€169–411
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 40m
€172–416

Metz to La Rochelle by train, subway, and bus

49Weekly Services

5h 59mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 784.1 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Metz, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Metz Ville to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Odéon, Saint-Germain - Odéon, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 11h 50m.

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